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1204 Crusades
1204-1261 ~ The CrusadesThe Crusades started in 1204 and ended in 1261 AD. The Crusaders were Catholic Christians who were against the Orthodox. They decided to take over the empire. How did they become successful? The Great Byzantine Empire wasnt expecting a war, so the Golden Horn wasnt put up to stop anyone from coming inside their town. The crusaders entered and took over. They stole 1,000 of the Holy Relics, and a foreign invader took over the capitol. This weakened the empire greatly and people fled, even the emperor, (Who was planning for revenge). Vaticians ruled for 60 years and were kicked out by the Byzantine Empire who returned after fleeing.
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